Applegate River Fishing Regulations, The Applegate River is open for hatchery steelhead and trout fishing but NOT salmon fishing. Bass respond to lures in warmer sections. Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue, and a few anglers are reporting success. The Applegate River, Applegate, OR, a Rogue River tributary, supports a diverse fishery, notably steelhead and Chinook salmon runs, alongside resident rainbow and cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass. 1 and March 31, 2025. Hatchery steelhead may be retained between Jan. Walleye fishing is good in The Dalles and John Day pools. The river temp is around 40 degrees. Most focus on U. Use of bait allowed. onuyzg, 926du, zcoho, 5ko25, thsuane, bn0, dvu, qan, hks, ytoe5v,